Update: Law enforcement searches for man near Crocketts Bluff

Tuesday

Apr 2, 2013 at 8:59 PMApr 2, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Authorities have reason to believe the suspect is no longer in Arkansas County.

Update: According to Arkansas County Sheriff Allen Cheek, the search is not being called off for the man who allegedly stole an airplane and crashed it near Crocketts Bluff, but authorities have reason to believe the suspect is no longer in Arkansas County.

Look to tomorrow's edition of the Stuttgart Daily Leader for more.

Arkansas County Sheriff Allen Cheek confirmed that authorities are searching for a man who allegedly stole an airplane and crash landed it on a gravel road near Crocketts Bluff in Arkansas County.

The damaged plane was found last night, according to Cheek, who said the damage was not extensive.

The man fled from Keaton Township Constable Bubby Shelton. Authorities are using K-9s to search for the man, who is reportedly running from officials.

County authorities and the Department of Homeland Security are on scene, awaiting officials from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Look to the Daily Leader for more information as it becomes available.